In Brief:

Build on and develop new knowledge and skills pertaining to the 'routine newborn examination' and apply this to the changing pattern of health care

Evaluate the context of examination of the newborn in relation to health promotion

Delivered by staff who are subject experts in their field

A part-time only course

Course Summary

You can take this course as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Level 6) or MSc Midwifery (Level 7).

This module will explore:

Normal fetal development/anatomy and physiology of specific systems

Transitional events in the newborn period

Normal morphology of the newborn

Genetic overview: common chromosomal abnormalities

Effectiveness of screening programmes

Normal development of the infant

Clinical examination: recognition of the abnormal

Identification and management of congenital abnormalities

Clinical examination: recognition of the abnormal

Communication

Referral systems and local guidelines

Holistic approach to the care of the newborn and family

Professional, ethical and legal issues

Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.

Unistats data for Examination Of The Newborn L6 - Single Module

Entry Requirements

Have current professional registration in the UK

Be employed in an appropriate clinical setting and have the written consent of your manager to use the clinical area as a learning environment

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of proficiency - IELTS 6.5 band score or above are proof of this.

Applicant profile

We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have formal entry qualifications are required to sit a written assessment which is designed for this purpose. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University. Please contact Pat Killeen for further information.

Fees and Funding

Fees

Fees 2019-20

Fees 2018-19

All applications for post qualifying heath and social care modules are made directly to the University, please complete the appropriate application form and send to the University.

Teaching

The module lasts up to two semesters in duration and runs in September and February. The first week focuses on administration and reviewing the routine examination of the newborn undertaken by each practitioner. The second week is spent at the University from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Thereafter, the taught weeks involve one morning or afternoon each week.

Assessment

20 clinical examinations of the new born – Pass/Fail

30 minute Viva Voce 100%

Employability

Career Prospects

This module is available as stand-alone for the purposes of continuing professional development. You will also be build on and develop new knowledge and skills pertaining to the 'routine newborn examination', and apply this to the changing pattern of health care.

Links with Industry

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.